Handy Definitions
Use our FAQ to understand the different German mortgage terms and definitions or speak with one of our German mortgage experts to find out more.
Annuity Loan
Annuitätendarlehen
Anschlussfinanzierung
Refinancing
Baukindergeld
Child subsidy for new home owners
Bausparvertrag
Housing-and-Savings-Contract
Bauträger
Project Developer
Beleihungsauslauf
Loan-to-Value (LTV)
Beleihungswert
Collateral Value
Bereitstellungszinsen
Commitment interest fees
Sondertilgung
Additional Repayment
Forward Darlehen
Forward Mortgage
Grundbuch
Land Registration
Grundschuld
Land Charge
Grundsteuer
Land Tax
Haushaltsrechnung
Income-Expense Calculation
Kaufnebenkosten
Purchasing Costs
KfW Darlehen
KfW Loan
Laufzeit
Mortgage Duration
Restschuld
Remaining Loan Balance
Maklergebühr
Real Estate Commission/Fee
Monatsrate
Monthly payment
Immobilienfinanzierung
Mortgage
Notarkosten
Notary Fee
Notar & Beurkundung
Notary & Notarization
Grunderwerbsteuer
Real Estate Property Transfer Tax
SCHUFA
Schufa Score
Selbstauskunft
Self Declaration
Tilgung
Repayment rate
Notwendige Unterlagen
Required Mortgage Documents
Volltilgerdarlehen
Full-Repayment Loan
Vorfälligkeitsentschädigung
Prepayment Penalty
Zinsbindungsfrist
Fixed Interest Period
Zinszahlungsdarlehen
Interest Only Loan
